Grieg Hall

Grieg Hall is a concert venue in downtown Bergen with multiple performance spaces designed for different event sizes. The main auditorium holds around 2,000 guests while a second hall accommodates 700 people, and the building also contains conference facilities.

Construction began in 1967 following a modernist design by Danish architect Knud Munk, with the building opening in 1978. This new venue transformed the city's capacity to host large-scale cultural events.

The hall is named after composer Edvard Grieg and serves as the main stage for the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and National Opera performances. These regular shows form the backbone of the city's musical calendar and draw both locals and visitors.

The venue sits in the heart of Bergen and is easily walkable from most parts of the city center. Parking is available nearby and public transportation connects well to the surrounding neighborhoods.

The recording studio housed within the building has gained recognition in the music industry for producing numerous Norwegian black metal albums. This attracts musicians and sound engineers who seek the technical capabilities this studio provides.

Location: Bergen Municipality

Inception: 1978

Architects: Knud Munk

Website: https://grieghallen.no

GPS coordinates: 60.38886,5.32818

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41